On Monday, just before his televised remarks, President-elect Trump appeared to support the use of military personnel for deportation efforts by affirming a related social media post.

However, during Tuesday's broadcast of "Rob Schmitt Tonight" on Newsmax, Senator Paul, who is set to chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, explicitly criticized the president-elect's idea.

He argued that the military is not trained for the type of law enforcement tasks required for deportations, such as obtaining warrants, which are typically handled by police forces.

Senator Paul Emphasizes Military's Unsuitability for Deportations

"I will not support an emergency to put the Army into our cities. I think that’s a huge mistake," stated Senator Paul during the interview.

Furthermore, Senator Paul continued, "I’m not in favor of sending the Army in uniforms into our cities to collect people. I think it’s a terrible image and that’s not what we use our military for."

Despite his agreement with Trump on the principle of deporting individuals who reside illegally in the U.S., especially those involved in criminal activities, Paul remains firmly against using military forces for this purpose.

Concerns Over Military Engagement in Civil Tasks

"They’re not trained to get a warrant to do what they’re doing. The police have a difficult job, but the people removing people from our country need to be a police enforcement domestic agency, not the military," Paul explained.

This stance highlights the broader implications of employing military forces in roles typically reserved for civilian law enforcement, potentially leading to significant shifts in public perception and military protocol.

Paul added, "I’m not for the Army marching up and down our streets."

Senator Paul Calls for Reconsideration of Military Use

As the discussion continues, Senator Paul hopes that President-elect Trump will reconsider his stance on this issue.

"I hope he will think twice about trying to use an emergency edict to have the Army patrolling our country," Paul mentioned, indicating his concerns about the broader impacts of such a policy.

The debate over using the military for domestic operations continues to unfold, with significant opposition from figures like Senator Paul who advocate for maintaining the traditional roles and image of the military.